Tank Assembly problems of the 2012 Nissan Altima

One problem related to tank assembly has been reported for the 2012 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Altima.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2011

Travelling down a four lane road going 55 mph. It was around 10 a. M. , sunny and dry. There was no debris on the road. I heard a loud "pop" which came from behind the passenger seat and in front of back tire. We looked for debris on the road, saw none. Car was running fine. Continued 10 - 15 more miles to home of father-in-law. Stepped out of car and smelled strong gas fumes. Proceeded around back of car to passenger side. Observed a puddle of gasoline in front of rear passenger tire. Slow, steady drip was coming from bottom of car above puddle. Car was towed to Nissan dealer in lexington, ky. They reported the fuel tank was punctured.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Pump problems
3
Tank Assembly problems
1
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1


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